d.
Information about troops
e.
Available fire support
3. Formulate a preliminary plan of action for
accomplishing the mission.
(b) Arrange for reconnaissance and coordination.
1.
Arrange for where, when, and how unit will
be moved.
2. Prepare a schedule for reconnaissance, as
time and situation permit.
3. After the platoon commander's briefing, make
arrangements to coordinate with adjacent unit leaders, leaders
of supporting units, and other unit leaders as necessary.
(c) Make a reconnaissance.
1.
Continue the estimate of the situation.
2.
Complete terrain analysis to include:
a.
Key terrain
b.
Observation and fields of fire
c.
Cover and concealment
d.
e.
Avenues of approach
3.
Note the effects of the terrain on the
preliminary plan.
4.
Reject, adopt, and alter the plans, as
necessary.
(d) Complete the plan.
1.
Review the preliminary plan.
2.
Prepare notes to use when issuing the order.
3.
Use the following to make final decisions:
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